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Kaila Devi Fair
Kaila Devi Fair
The annual fair of Kaila Devi, (Mahalakshmi or the goddess of wealth), is held
at the village Kaila (24 kms to the south west) in Karauli district in the month
of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), lasting for a fortnight. The temple of Kaila Devi is located
on the banks of the Kalisil river in the hills of Trikut, 2 Kms. to the north-west
of Kaila village. Another attraction is the small temple dedicated to Bhairon,
situated in the courtyard and facing the shrine of Kaila Devi is a temple of
Hanuman locally called 'Languriya'.
Approximately 2 lakh devotees gather during the fair. The ritual of
Kanak-Dandotis is observed by staunch devotees. They cover a distance of 15
to 20 Kms to reach the temple, not on foot but by lying prostrate, making
lines with their hands in that position, advancing up to the line drawn and
repeating this procedure till they reach the temple.
While some
eat food and take rest during the journey, others endure the rigours of the
ritual without these.
Groups of Mina tribesmen arrive in a spirit of gaiety dancing, singing and creating
a lively atmosphere. The spacious courtyard becomes the venue for dances and
songs sung in praise of the guardian deity.
The
nearest rail-head is Hindaun at a distance of about 48 Kms. Shri Mahavirji
is another rail-head of the Western Railway near Kaila. The site is
approachable by well maintained roads from Karauli, Hindaun and Mahavirji.
During the fair, the State Transport as well as private operators provide
bus services keeping in mind the huge inflow of pilgrims.
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